From Viking-tinged black metal band to progressive super-heavyweights, Enslaved have constantly evolved with each release. RIITIIR continues the path of progression as it tackles the near-impossible task of following on from their 2010 masterpiece.

Am I the only one that wasn't totally blown away by Axioma Ethica Odini and thinks that this album is a bit better? Maybe the songwriting isn't as complex, but it certainly sounds more epic--which, the epic, almost mystical bits of Enslaved is what makes me like them so much.

Am I the only one that wasn't totally blown away by Axioma Ethica Odini and thinks that this album is a bit better? Maybe the songwriting isn't as complex, but it certainly sounds more epic--which, the epic, almost mystical bits of Enslaved is what makes me like them so much.

You're probably not the only one but I'm not in the same camp. I prever AEO to this. I get long-song fatigue listening to this album, especially in the second half of the album. First few songs are epic, though, as is "Roots of the Mountain".

You're probably not the only one but I'm not in the same camp. I prever AEO to this. I get long-song fatigue listening to this album, especially in the second half of the album. First few songs are epic, though, as is "Roots of the Mountain".

Oh. Well, I adore long songs, as long as they entertain me all the way through. And "Death in the Eyes of Dawn" is fantastic. I heard it live before I heard the album version, and it was nothing short of being absolutely captivating and enthralling. For a minute or two I could've sworn I was in another world. It was quite awesome.

And "Death in the Eyes of Dawn" is fantastic. I heard it live before I heard the album version, and it was nothing short of being absolutely captivating and enthralling. For a minute or two I could've sworn I was in another world. It was quite awesome.

They didn't play that song when I saw them in Sydney in November - it was one I really wanted to hear live. Still, their set was amazing and stands as the best live experience I've had.

Definitely a grower. This album yet again creates something quite different from their others. A little more alternative, some hints of tool and the Portland atmospheric BM scene, but backed with far more expertise and understanding of songwriting. Not perfect, but the first half is excellent.

I'm slightly surprised this one and Vertebrae seem to have a bit of a downer reputation on here - I mean they're not quite as good as AEO, Isa and Below The Lights, but I think both albums are still pretty strong. This one does seem to be one of their more melodic albums, and I think it works well, so maybe that's why I like it more than some others do